2024 ACGA Conference | Wellesley & Boston, MA

Join us at the 2024 ACGA Annual Conference, the largest North American gathering of community gardening and urban farming enthusiasts! This year's theme, "Growing Greener Generations: Community Gardening for a Sustainable Future," will guide our exciting program from September 25-28 in Wellesley, Boston, and surrounding areas.

The conference kicks off with an opening reception on Wednesday, Sept 25. Then you will engage in workshops on Thursday and Friday, with a special networking extravaganza on Friday night. On Saturday, enjoy tours of local community gardens in the Boston and Wellesley areas.

Who should attend? Anyone passionate about community engagement, leadership development, innovative garden programs, urban agriculture research, volunteer engagement, site management, youth garden programs, horticultural therapy, soil and water conservation, social justice, and food access. We value diversity and inclusivity in all its forms—age, race, gender, orientation, perspective, and approach. Join us and help cultivate a sustainable future!

Suggested conference hotels:

 - The Boston Verve Hotel Boston Natick, 1360 Worcester St, Natick, MA 01760,  8.3 miles from Babson Executive Conference Center  (https://group.tapestrycollection.com/0xt4nk)*

 -Hampton Inn Boston/Natick- 319 Speen St, Natick, MA 01760, 7.6 miles Babson Executive Conference Center (https://group.hamptoninn.com/7807cj)*

*note these links auto-populate to a 4-night stay. If you plan to stay 3 nights or less, click Edit Stay in the upper corner of your reservation screen.

CONFERENCE RATE HAS EXPIRED. You can still stay at these hotels, but there is no discounted rate.